186 259 EasyConnect activations in December

(Oslo, January 11, 2009) Birdstep Technology ASA reported 186 259 EasyConnect activations in December 2009.

186 259 new customers activated their EasyConnect software in December 2009 compared to 171 891 in December 2008. The December activation figure represents a 7 percent sequential increase compared to 174 056 activations in November 2009. The activations apply to EasyConnect Go and EasyConnect Advanced products, Birdstep Technology’s solutions for mobile broadband connectivity through USB modems. Birdstep Technology’s embedded solution for laptop manufacturers, EasyConnect Inside, is not included in the figures. See enclosed OSE filing including activation report in attached PDF. Birdstep Technology reports EasyConnect Go and Advanced activations monthly, in order to provide increased transparency to the financial market. The report is disclosed the 10th every month or the first trading day following the 10th.